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May 28, 2009
UW researchers vying for economic stimulus money
The UW could receive $250 million to $300 million as the result of the federal government’s economic stimulus package.
UW prof provides commentary on ‘Sea Change’ film
“I have to be able to look my granddaughter in the eye.
Photo of Suzzallo takes prize in photo contest, one more week to go
The second week of our photo contest is over and we have another winner! Drum roll please: The prize goes to Lisa Jones, who answers phones and takes emergency calls at the University, for her photo, Suzzallo Reading Room in Reflection.
Peer Portfolio
MOWER POWER TO THEM: Every year, hundreds of people bring their power mowers to the University of Missouri campus for its annual tune-up clinic, according to the campus newspaper, MizzouWeekly.
New technique could find water on Earth-like planets orbiting distant suns
Since the early 1990s astronomers have discovered more than 300 planets orbiting stars other than our sun, nearly all of them gas giants like Jupiter.
Third location of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute opens today
The third location of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute opens today in Everett.
Lots of singing on tap in School of Music concerts
It’s a fine week for singing, starting June 1 on campus.
Coalitions, voting power are topics of upcoming lecture
The third lecture in the MathAcrossCampus Colloquium Series features Andrew Gelman, professor of statistics and political science at Columbia University, speaking on the topic, Coalitions, Voting Power, and Political Instability.
Students who like to jam create Improvised Music Project festival May 28-30
The Improvised Music Project’s first festival, a three-day event May 28-30, is intended to jump start a UW-based effort at rejuvenating the local scene for new music.
Hydrogen Road Tour brings hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to UW Bothell
In a joint effort, King County, City of Bothell and UW Bothell are providing a unique opportunity to see what the transportation future holds when the Hydrogen Road Tour makes a stop in Bothell during its border-to-border, nine-day trek.
Architecture students propose redesigns for three historic Seattle fire stations
OK, so what do you do with an old fire station that no longer works for fighting fires but those honking big front doors have to be kept because of historic preservation rules?
You get some architecture students at the UW to come up with some nifty designs.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
CHANGE AGENT: Marguerite Roza, research associate professor in the College of Education, received one of two Change Agent of the Year Awards at the NewSchools Venture Fund annual summit.
Provost to hold town hall meeting June 2
Provost Phyllis Wise invites UW faculty, staff and students to join her to discuss the accomplishments and budgetary challenges of the current academic year and to look forward to the University’s future.
Plants from UW Botanic Gardens grace By George outdoor eating area
The outdoor eating space next to By George is a little more attractive these days, thanks to a partnership between the UW Information and Visitors Center and UW Botanic Gardens, with a little help from Odegaard Undergraduate Library.
Three AYPE exhibits open June 1 at Suzzallo/Allen Library
When Carla Rickerson was the Pacific Northwest librarian at the UW 25 years ago, she created an exhibit on the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to commemorate its 75th anniversary.
Sen. Cantwell advocates for primary care
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J. Randall Curtis named president of the American Thoracic Society
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Eileen Bulger named Harborview Emergency Services director
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1909 exhibition’s darker side explored in the Burke’s ‘A-Y-P: Indigenous Voices Reply’
In August of 1909, during the third month of the immensely popular Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Mrs.
‘Constructions.’
The UW Wind Ensemble and symphonic, concert and campus bands perform Symphony #7 by David Maslanka and other works.
‘Three Degrees.’
A student-led effort aimed at challenging legal scholars, NGO leaders, and policy makers to confront the humanitarian crisis at the heart of climate change.
May 27, 2009
About Hong Kong.
Donald Tong, Hong Kong commissioner for economic and trade affairs, speaks on “Riding out the Economic Doldrums: The Hong Kong Story.
May 26, 2009
New technique could find water on Earth-like planets orbiting distant suns
A team of astronomers and astrobiologists has devised a technique to tell whether small Earth-like planets orbiting other suns harbor liquid water, which in turn could tell whether they might be able to support life.
Gospel choir.
Phyllis Byrdwell leads the 100-voice Gospel Choir in songs of praise and revelation, hymns, call-and-response numbers and other expressions of the gospel tradition.
May 22, 2009
134th Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m. June 13 at Husky Stadium
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UWB sustainability.
An exploratory symposium intended to expand dialogue and prompt new collaborations around the concept of sustainability.
May 21, 2009
College of Education’s Brad Portin to head UW Bothell’s Education Program
Brad Portin, associate professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, has been named the new director of the Education Program at UW Bothell.
Investment art: Vehicle artist lectures at the Henry May 28
New Yorkers likely did a double-take when they saw a cross between a hearse and an Amish buggy weaving between taxis on Canal Street last month.
Education researcher: Stimulus dollars will impact states differently
Federal stimulus dollars targeting education will impact states differently, depending on each state’s fiscal condition, according to a new state-by-state analysis from the Center on Reinventing Public Education.
Three award-winning profs provide a taste of their teaching in showcase
Nonstudents will have the opportunity to learn what’s going on in the UW’s classrooms these days during the 2009 Distinguished Teaching Awards Showcase, slated for 7 to 9 p.
In-house and less costly: Consider the Scientific Instruments Department for certain repairs
Got a piece of scientific equipment that needs repair? You could call a specialty repair shop and pay anywhere from $90 to $390 an hour to get it fixed.
The University Week photo contest has its first winner, two more to come
The first week of our first ever photo contest is over and we have a winner! Drum roll please: The prize goes to Sophia Agtarap, administrative counselor in the Graduate School, for her photo, Higher, Daddy.
Board of Regents to hold special Meeting May 28
The Board of Regents will hold a special meeting from 1 to 3 p.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.
Sounds of gospel and student compositions coming from School of Music
The School of Music will present songs and hymns from its 100-voice Gospel Choir on May 26 and contemporary works by student composers on May 27, both in Meany Theater.
New book suggests Earth perhaps not such a benevolent mother after all
In the past 50 years it has become commonplace to think of Earth as a nurturing place, straining mightily to maintain equilibrium so that life might continue and flourish.
UW staffer pivotal in passing law for retail bathroom access
Lois Fink says she has learned that one person really can make a difference in this world.
UW School of Law conference addresses climate change and human rights
The UW School of Law will host Three Degrees: The Law of Climate Change and Human Rights Conference on May 28 and 29.
Garden to memorialize Griego is in the works
In a corner outside Gould Hall now largely forgotten, a garden will memorialize Rebecca Griego, who was shot to death inside Gould two years ago by a former boyfriend.
Graduate School compiles professional development activities
The Graduate School has produced a compendium of departmental professional development activities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows that it hopes will be the beginning of a program to improve professional development for graduate students and post docs generally.
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